Hoptown

Hezekiah Watkins was 13 years old when he joined the Freedom Riders in 1961 and was arrested in Mississippi.

City council will vote on the appointment of Newby, who is currently chief deputy for the sheriff's department.

The event on March 30 is billed as a "day of women's empowerment."

Works by 20 guild members will be displayed at Hopkinsville Community College.

The class on April 13 is limited to 15 participants.

Jennifer P. Brown has been chronicling the people and places of Hopkinsville and Christian County for more than 35 years.

Richard Holland constructed and furnished the opera house in grand fashion for $25,000 to $30,000 in 1882. He was 23 years old when it opened to the public.

The contest named for Hopkinsville native bell hooks had some 80 entries that will be compiled in a book available in a month or so.

Poet and playwright Constance Alexander will lead the free workshop at Hopkinsville Brewing Co.

A committee chose the new brand from submissions in a naming contest.

Alissa Keller will give the program on March 30 at Hopkinsville Brewing Co.

The Christian County Literacy Council received 80 entries for the contest.